Job Descriptions

Civil Engineer, Associate

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the City Engineer, this is a professional engineer classification responsible to perform complex engineering calculations and to review development maps and plans for compliance with State and Municipal Codes and specifications. This classification is assigned to the Miscellaneous Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, standby and call back assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher level professional engineer. Technical or functional supervision may be received from the Senior Civil Engineer. Responsibilities may include functional supervision of subordinate paraprofessional positions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position performs complex and technical engineering work. Work involves the application of precise professional engineering knowledge and techniques. It is ordinarily performed under the general supervision of a professional engineer who makes general assignments and inspects work to ensure that it is conducted according to instructions and in conformity with accepted engineering standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• To design City Projects for streets, water, sewer and other public improvements.

Ensure project compliance with State, Federal, and local rules, laws and

regulations.

Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.

Prepare engineering records and comprehensive technical reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Make effective public presentations.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible professional municipal engineering experience or a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering with two year of public works engineering experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or four years of professional engineering experience in the Civil Engineering discipline.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. If licensed in another state, must be able to obtain California certification as a Professional Civil Engineer within 6 months of appointment. Professional license must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the following physical abilities: See well enough to operate vehicles and survey equipment, read instructions and follow directions; hear well enough to distinguish mechanical noises, to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to operate survey equipment; use hands and fingers for writing, typing, drafting, and other computer related functions; and be able to lift equipment as necessary.